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Tyler Evans

Tyler Evans

Tyler Evans got his start in the news business when he was just 15-years-old as a co-op student with The Packet & Times. After completing his studies at Durham College in 2017, he returned to his hometown to serve the community as a video producer and reporter with OrilliaMatters

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Recent Work by Tyler

VIDEO: Several 'scary' high school fights prompt calls for action

VIDEO: Several 'scary' high school fights prompt calls for action

'They should take action to prevent fights by properly punishing people by suspending for a long period of time,' says Orillia student who fears for her safety
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Pride flag at Orillia school doing 'more harm than good'

Pride flag at Orillia school doing 'more harm than good'

Students asking school to put Canadian flag back up; 'We feel more unsafe and uncomfortable in the school when they are forcing Pride upon everyone'
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World’s largest dream catcher aims to provide 'powerful energy' in Rama

World’s largest dream catcher aims to provide 'powerful energy' in Rama

Rama resident, with community support, has constructed 30-metre-wide, 18-metre-high dream catcher that will be submitted to Guinness World Records officials Friday
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Legacy of 'humble and gracious' Gordon Lightfoot celebrated on anniversary of his death

Legacy of 'humble and gracious' Gordon Lightfoot celebrated on anniversary of his death

'Gordon Lightfoot was more than just a musician. He was a storyteller; he captured the essence of Canada and its people,' says Orillia mayor
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'A slap in our face': Highway 11 protesters rally against carbon tax

'A slap in our face': Highway 11 protesters rally against carbon tax

'It's decimating the economy and disabling people's ability to do the basic things,' claims protester who vows to keep protesting until the carbon tax is shelved
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Man irate after Orillia Walmart holds him 'hostage'

Man irate after Orillia Walmart holds him 'hostage'

'It was like I killed somebody and was running away. That's exactly how they treated me ... 'If somebody looks different, you don't run after them to say they are stealing. Every customer should be treated equally and with respect'
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Family rallies around sons in battle against rare disorder

Family rallies around sons in battle against rare disorder

'We think it's important to be more optimistic and show our children they can do anything they put their minds to,' says mother who helped raised $40,000 for cause
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'Pretty awesome:' Orillia tree-lighting fiasco ignites big bucks for food bank

'Pretty awesome:' Orillia tree-lighting fiasco ignites big bucks for food bank

'I felt like it was something we had to have a little fun with. I thought we should find a way to make this something positive,' says organizer of Lit Happens fundraiser
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'Abhorrent': Angry citizens take Greenbelt protest to Simcoe MPP's office

'Abhorrent': Angry citizens take Greenbelt protest to Simcoe MPP's office

'We can’t let Ford take all of the blame; this was our representative who actually said she wanted to make sure the Greenbelt would be protected,' says protester
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Should we look? Lakehead prof helps shed light on atrocity photography

Should we look? Lakehead prof helps shed light on atrocity photography

'It’s really important to consider who took the photograph, who was the intended audience, and what that might mean,' says professor, author Valerie Hébert
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